Title

Ninawit : History Archeology 8000 years to today

Creator

Minwashin

Language

fra

Contemporanéité

Related to an exctinct practice

Description

00:00:00 – 00:01:30: Indigenous Identity
The speakers discuss the evolution of Anicinabek identity, which was once naturally experienced through culture and the land, but is now regulated by law.

00:01:30 – 00:02:00: Arrival on the Territory
The narrative recounts the arrival of the first inhabitants in the region, their settlement, and their feeling of having found a place conducive to growth and life.

00:02:09 – 00:05:34: Archaeological Discoveries
Objects dating back 8,000 years were discovered near Lake Taschereau, revealing continuous human occupation. The artifacts (pottery, stone tools) testify to exchanges and cultural influences.

00:05:34 – 00:06:19: Migrations and Communication Routes
Iroquois invasions caused the displacement of Indigenous populations, who followed rivers such as the Ricana, used as communication routes.

00:08:12 – 00:10:08: Work in Témiscamingue
Archaeological excavations were carried out at Lake Simon and the Bell River, in collaboration with Canadian Heritage and local communities, to document the prehistory of the area.

00:10:35 – 00:16:00: Training and Materials
Training sessions were offered to community members so they could participate in the excavations. Jean-Perret rhyolite, used to make tools, helped trace the movements and exchanges between Indigenous groups.

00:16:29 – 00:20:14: Visible and Invisible Artifacts
Tangible artifacts (stone, pottery, bone) are essential, but oral stories are equally valuable for understanding history. Some organic materials are difficult to preserve, except when they have been burned.

00:20:25 – 00:24:36: Archaeological Displays
Three displays illustrate the Archaic, Woodland, and Historic periods, showing the evolution of the objects used and cultural exchanges, notably with the arrival of European glass beads.

00:24:36 – 00:25:34: Archaeology as Memory
Archaeology is described as tangible evidence of past existence, complementing oral histories, which hold equal value in the transmission of history.

Format

Video recording

Étendue

26 minutes

Date Created

2019

Éditeur

Minwashin

Date Modified

29-10-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

minwashin-ninawit-video-001